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I want to get into photography professionally and i just don’t know which camera to choose. I am torn between the canon eos 550d/rebel t2i and the canon eos 50d. I am going for canon because they seem like the best plus they have plenty of lenses. Also will it make a difference if i buy my camera from America because they are both cheaper on amazon.com then they are on amazon.co.uk, and does it make a difference that the first camera is called the eos 550d in the uk and the rebel t2i in America? They are the same camera right? I will be so grateful for any help you can give me!
Thank you for your answer it does help. i read that the eos 50d was more like a semi professional camera, is it more so than the 550d? is there much difference in the picture quality because if the 50d produces better pictures than i wouldn’t mind not having a movie mode? i live in england but i don’t think amazon charge customs.

If you buy on Amazon.com and deliver to UK then you will pay Customs Duty. For small items it costs more to collect than the duty is worth and the duty is usually waived but on an item like a digital SLR the duty will be charged.

Check with amazon before you order.

Hi im sixteen years old and I wanted to know what are some things i should keep in mind when purchasing a digital slr?? like i dont know much "camera lingo" so i dont know what to look for, i wanted to use a camera for Photography, fun with friends, and a modeling/makeup portfolio. i waas thinking maybe the nikon d90 or the d3000 but i dont know. lol and someone also told me canon was better so then i started thinking about the canon Eos 50d. helo would be appreciated alot!!!

oh yea btw i want a camera that has video also lol

If you can afford the D90 or 50D, then I would recommend the Canon T2i because it will do everything you are looking for and has the best video recording fo any DSLR. If it was just strictly photography, then I would recommend the Nikon D5000 (or the more expensive D90) as your first DSLR.

Personally, for "the bang for the buck" in terms of features, image quality, and build quality, I would get the Nikon D90. It is a fantastic camera with features rivaling the D300 and with the same image quality. The only real advantage the D300’s have over the D90 is that if you want to use older Nikon AI and AI-s lenses they will meter on the D300 and not on the D90. The D90 has a video feature (not that great), but a true photographer could care less about this feature and would gladly trade the video for some other useful features on the camera.

If you are on a tighter budget, then the D5000 will do because it uses the same 12MP CMOS sensor from the D90 and D300. What you lose with the D5000 are of course some features, a 2.7" Swivel LCD (230,000 pixel) vs. 3.0" LCD (920,000 pixel), Pentamirror viewfinder vs. Pentaprism, no top status display for the D5000, and no autofocus using older AF & AF-D lenses on the D5000 (the D90 & D300’s have an additional autofocus motor built into the body). If you are not familiar with some of the terms, then wikipedia is a great resource.

If you are not aware, one of the most important aspects of the camera is the sensor size. Most point and shoot cameras have tiny sensors (1/2.5") and the DSLR’s have much larger sensors. The two main catagories are full frame (like the original 35mm film) and APS-C or DX for Nikon (like the old 24mm APS film format). Larger the sensor size, the more light it will capture thus provided higher quality images.

If you are absolutely on a budget, the new Pentax K-x with 18-55mm & 55-200mm lens for $569.00 with free shipping from camerakings.com is a steal. The Pentax K-7 with 18-55mm lens for $849.00 is also a great buy. Anyway, check out the links below for some good websites with great articles to help with your camera hunting. Good Luck!

I’m wanting to start my own photography business. I start taking classes in about 5 months and I want to purchase a good camera before I begin. My price range is cheaper than $2,500.00 but can be up to that amount. I would really like to hear from photographers who are experienced and can give me good advise. I’ve been thinking about getting the Canon EOS 50D Black 15.1 MP Digital SLR. Is this a good camera? any specific Lens anyone recommends to go with it? Any help I can get I will much appreciate.
To Bob, looks like someone doesn’t know how to read. I START SCHOOL IN 5 MONTHS. but i need to get equipment first so i’m wanting advice. This is a long term goal. So next time you want to try and criticize maybe you should read the question.
To the person defending Bob. All I wanted was a little advise. If so many people are asking these questions then skip them and move on to another. Alot of you " top contributors" just have to comment on everything to bring your little points up. this is why I hate asking a questions cause I will always get these people that have no answers at all they just feel the need to say something. If your not wanting to help just please move on to the next question.

Got to ask this.

Why on earth do you think you can start a photographic business if you have absolutely no idea about photography???

I’m looking for a good deal trading a UEC Canon 20D for a Canon 50D. It’s perfectly acceptable to me if the 50D is factory refurbished. I don’t want to pay any more than $200. Can anyone direct me to a website or other service?

PS – I know that Canon has a customer loyalty program, but the camera you are exchanging must be broken, and they don’t publish what you get for what.

You may want to reconsider your position.

You have an excellent, nearly six year old camera that is worth about $350 to $400 and want to trade it plus $200 for a recent camera that is valued at $730 used. That means that you will have to come up with around another $200 IF you can sell the 20D for $350 to $400

Canon EOS 50D New – $1100
Canon EOS 50D Gray market – $850

I could not find a 50D that has been refurbished.

http://www.adorama.com/Als/SearchPage/Canon+RefurbishedDigital+Cameras+And+AccessoriesInterchangeable+Lens+DSLR’s/?SearchInfo=Canon+Refurbished&Id=1087+4294959989&Count=10

Have you called Canon and asked them for ideas? 800.OK-CANON. There may be some other options if you are a member of the Canon Professional Services program

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=StandardDisplayAct&fcategoryid=2647&keycode=CPS

it seems like it but it might just be a bit of a rip off

http://cgi.ebay.com/USA-Canon-EOS-50D-Digital-SLR-Camera-Body-6-Lens-Kit-/160425534987?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item255a1b660b

no….

read below, you never buy photo gear from ebay unless you want to get screwed.

http://www.cameralabs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=173636#173636

I can’t figure it out =/

Hit the "AF•DRIVE" button and use the thumb wheel on the back to cycle through shooting modes. Since you have evidently lost your owner’s manual, here is PDF version: http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/1/0300001591/01/eos50d-h-en.pdf

as i want take Photography up as hobbie.

Actually either camera can shoot night time photos, it is up to the user to pick the correct settings for the subject and effect they want.

The 50D is a cut above the smaller 500D, entry level Canon camera.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_eos50d,canon_eos500d&show=all

The 50D uses CF cards like all the professional DSLR’s, has a faster top shutter speed and has a real pentaprism instead of a Pentamirror. Other wise they will perform the same under the conditions you wish to shoot

Both of them are Canon macro lenses. One is about two times the price of the other one.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras/$529.00
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-100mm-Macro-Lens-Cameras/dp/B00004XOM3/ref=sr_1_1?
and
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM 1-to-1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras/$959.00
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-100mm-2-8L-Macro-Digital/dp/B002NEGTSI/ref=sr_1_2ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1272778863&sr=8-2

I’m planning on getting a Canon EOS 50D in the near future.

Here are a few of the differences:
- One is an L lens, one is not
- L version has IS (image stabilization)
- L version has slightly better build quality

If you’re deciding which one you should get, buy the non-L version. Why? It’s half the price but is just as sharp as the L version. In my opinion the L version isn’t much of an improvement in terms of image quality. And although it features hybrid image stabilization, you probably won’t need it much unless you’re going to shoot portraits. But of course, purchasing a sturdy tripod can compensate for IS.